Eight Precepts

The eight precepts are a commitment to living together in community in a way that fosters trust, harmlessness and simplicity. Overnight guests are asked to keep these precepts while staying at the vihara.

Pānātipātā veramaṇi sikkhāpadaṃ samādhiyāmi
I undertake the precept to refrain from taking the life of any living creature.

Adinnādānā veramaṇi sikkhāpadaṃ samādhiyāmi
I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given.

Abrahmacariyā veramaṇi sikkhāpadaṃ samādhiyāmi
I undertake the precept to refrain from any kind of sexual activity.

Musāvādā veramaṇi sikkhāpadaṃ samādhiyāmi
I undertake the precept to refrain from false and harmful speech.

Surāmeraya-majja-pamādaṭṭhānā veramaṇi sikkhāpadaṃ samādhiyāmi
I undertake the precept to refrain from consuming intoxicating drink and drugs which lead to carelessness.

Vikālabhojanā veramaṇi sikkhāpadaṃ samādhiyāmi
I undertake the precept to refrain from eating at inappropriate times.